| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | compared with [noun pl] | 238 |
|
| 2 | compared to [noun pl] | 93 |
|
| 3 | compared [prep] controls | 61 |
|
| 4 | compared [prep] men | 23 |
|
| 5 | compared [prep] others | 18 |
|
| 6 | compared [prep] patients | 16 |
|
| 7 | compared in [noun pl] | 12 |
|
| 8 | compared [prep] non-smokers | 8 |
|
| 9 | compared [prep] women | 8 |
|
| 10 | compared [prep] terms | 7 |
|
| 11 | compared between [noun pl] | 7 |
|
| 12 | compared [prep] figures | 7 |
|
| 13 | compared [prep] children | 6 |
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